I'll hear you out
just speak gently
you don't need to shout!

Patient I'll be
I'm in no hurry
I'll hear your story

only that
you don't lie
or preach--and just speak honestly.

Believe me
I'll not judge
nor respond unkindly

for I do know
everyone is entitled
to their story

I'll hear you out
attentively and wholeheartedly
in our common humanity.